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Too many to choose however in terms of pop even if some might dismiss and snob this track, I love it really and one of these days even Dark Elf, will like this track too and dance the  polonaise with me here Big smile
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Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Probably already mentioned, but Genesis' Follow You Follow Me screams Pop-Prog. 

 
screams just 'pop' to me and at the time the band saw it as their most 'hip' song.
 
Duke on the other hand is full of pop prog , almost the whole album and its well delivered. They along with Supertramp mastered the art of this and at almost the same time (imo)
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Probably already mentioned, but Genesis' Follow You Follow Me screams Pop-Prog.
Some early-80's Renaissance tunes, later Grobschnitt, Asia, I even find the odd Buggles tune Pop-Prog. Where classy musicianship and clever arrangements are concerned, there are many interesting results.
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Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Originally posted by Old King Cole Old King Cole wrote:

Does I Know What I Like(In Your Wardrobe) count?
 
yes if you like it!

I do like it, but it was just an example though.
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Originally posted by Old King Cole Old King Cole wrote:

Does I Know What I Like(In Your Wardrobe) count?
 
yes if you like it!
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Does I Know What I Like(In Your Wardrobe) count?
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Genesis - Turn it on again. 
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I vote for Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' or Tangerine Dream's 'Loved by the Sun'. Although, 'Learning to Fly' and 'Whiter Shade of Pale' are great examples too, imo.


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Originally posted by deafmoon deafmoon wrote:

Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade of Pale"
 
I would happily just accept that as a prog song but I suppose its massive exposure means it's also pop.
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Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade of Pale"
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Ok maybe not best prog pop song ever, but listen here outside the box hehehe have a listen, this kids song by Paul McCartney is brilliant really Big smileThumbs UpHugPAUL MCCARTNEY WE ALL STAND TOGETHER (THE FROG SONG) -HQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpevZ0-wUYQ
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Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:

Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

When someone says, "Which is the best prog-pop song ever?" I would have to look at songs that were actual hits.
 
So, I'd say "Living in the Past", because the odd 5/4 time signature is not something I can recall in another hit song.
 
I'd also add Procol Harum's "Conquistador" (live with the Edmonton Symphony) that was a big hit back in the day.
Dark Elf, I'll nominate another favorite of mine, although they could have shaved their underarms and the vocalist reminds me of the Coyote from Roadrunner, this song is really very good, I like it so very much, the tune always stays in my head, it sounds simple but infact it is not and has orchestration especially violins Hug  more hugs to you Hugdexys midnight runners come on Eileen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-P8oDuS0Q
 
Ummm...this is probably the only time in the history of mankind that Dexys Midnight Runners will ever described as "prog". I don't hear it. I don't see it. And the rolled-up bib overalls were tacky looking even in the 80s. The song is catchy, granted. It has violins, granted. It is not prog, however. The Pogues were more prog, and that's even funny for me to say.
Aw you bubu, Disapprove ok maybe not necessary prog (my judgment might be clouded due to liking this track) however listen again more carefully try to imagine anyone trying to remake this song Wink it's more complex than one thinks really Big smile
Big hug to you, sweet grumpy Hug 
I honestly like this song hihihi except for the underarm bush Big smile https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-P8oDuS0Q


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The intro of 'West End Girls' by Pet Shop Boys always reminds me of Hawkind circa 'Warrior'.

The outro of ELO's 'Mr Blue Sky' is stunning prog bombast.

From the avant garde end of prog came The Flying Lizards with 'Money'
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Originally posted by justin4950834-2 justin4950834-2 wrote:

Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp
 
could argue for the whole of Breakfast In America , the best fusion of pop and prog ever (IMO)
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Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp
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Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:

Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

When someone says, "Which is the best prog-pop song ever?" I would have to look at songs that were actual hits.
 
So, I'd say "Living in the Past", because the odd 5/4 time signature is not something I can recall in another hit song.
 
I'd also add Procol Harum's "Conquistador" (live with the Edmonton Symphony) that was a big hit back in the day.
Dark Elf, I'll nominate another favorite of mine, although they could have shaved their underarms and the vocalist reminds me of the Coyote from Roadrunner, this song is really very good, I like it so very much, the tune always stays in my head, it sounds simple but infact it is not and has orchestration especially violins Hug  more hugs to you Hugdexys midnight runners come on Eileen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-P8oDuS0Q
 
Ummm...this is probably the only time in the history of mankind that Dexys Midnight Runners will ever described as "prog". I don't hear it. I don't see it. And the rolled-up bib overalls were tacky looking even in the 80s. The song is catchy, granted. It has violins, granted. It is not prog, however. The Pogues were more prog, and that's even funny for me to say.
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Edited by Slartibartfast - March 28 2015 at 12:15
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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